If we can judge the character of an individual by the company they keep then vocalist Ellynne Rey is in mighty fine company on her new CD “A Little Bit Of Moonlight”. Her taste is further enhanced by her excellent choice of material too, showcasing fifteen selections from the jazz canon and the Great American Songbook. As the noted jazz critic and author Will Friedwald states in his liner notes; “ I’m allowed to have favorites - the same as anyone else - and for me, the standout tracks on this album are the duets and the occasional trios. The numbers with full rhythm section are also excellent, but it’s the more minimal and intimate numbers, in which singer Ellynne Rey works with just with the master guitarist Gene Bertoncini, and / or the veteran bassist Paul Beaudry, that most caught me personally. ”

Ellynne Rey, a Connecticut native, has had the chance to meet, study, and work with some of the best jazz musicians and singers worldwide. Here is what the critics have said:

“...Not only does she make it work [singing with just guitar and bass] she makes it magical.It just goes to show if you have the voice and the material you don’t need all that lavish production.” —Jack Goodstein/Seattle PI

“The singer works the crowd with her witty lyricism, upbeat vibe, and joyous overtones .She also uses wonderful diction to complement her silky voca lcords and

acute dynamic sense... Ellynne’s style and delivery loom as a high point...”—Glenn Astarita/AllAboutJazz

Ellynne is a gifted lyricist, composer, and performer. She composes with a sophisticated understanding of harmony and can rejuvenate songs written decades before